- Shenzhen Peng FC have not won away from home all season in the CSL.
- Shenzhen Peng FC have scored only three goals in five away matches in the CSL.
- Gustavo has scored three goals in ten Chinese Super League matches.
Mid-table clash should be close and competitive
Henan FC and Shenzhen Peng FC will be looking over their shoulders as much as up the table in Friday’s Chinese Super League meeting, as both sides have been hovering around the mid-table positions in 2026.
Henan FC, who are 14th with six points from 11 matches, host Shenzhen Peng FC, who are ninth with ten points from the same number of games, in a crucial clash for momentum. Our Henan FC vs Shenzhen Peng FC prediction suggests this is a particularly important fixture for both teams to put some distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
Daniel Ramos has improved Henan’s defensive structure since taking over as manager in April 2025 and his side have a pragmatic, structure-first playing style that is flexible enough to vary between a compact block or spreading out when they can win the ball back high up the field. They favour quick vertical transitions and exploit the set pieces, which have been relatively fruitful.
Shenzhen Peng FC are also difficult to pin down, preferring a high-energy pressing style to try to win the ball high up the pitch and using their wings well. Chen Tao has implemented his philosophy since taking charge in September 2025 and it has worked for the most part, but the side have a similar overall record to Henan recently, with Shenzhen on 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five. This Henan FC vs Shenzhen Peng FC preview highlights how closely matched these teams are at the moment.
Expect goals on both ends in Xuchang
Henan’s last two Chinese Super League games have seen them draw 1-1 away from home against Chongqing Tongliang Long and lose 3-0 away from home to Chengdu Rongcheng FC, so their form has been patchy.
Shenzhen Peng drew 1-1 away to Shanghai Port before losing 2-1 at home to Shandong Taishan in their two most recent games.
In their only meeting in the 2025 Super League season, Henan FC won 4-1 at home, but a Henan FC vs Shenzhen Peng FC prediction for this game would suggest a much tighter contest. Henan have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five home matches in the Chinese Super League 2026, averaging 1.40 goals per game, while Shenzhen have scored just 3 goals away from home.
Gustavo, Henan FC’s main attacking threat, has three Chinese Super League goals in 10 appearances and two of them have come in the last five. He is their main scoring threat and will need to be at his best to maintain their momentum.
Wesley has five goals in 11 matches in China’s top-flight and consistently gives them a cutting edge.
Shenzhen’s away record is poor this term, failing to win any of their previous five away games, with one draw and four defeats. Henan FC have won two of their five home games this season and are very good value to pick up another win on Friday - the odds for a home win are 1.63. Based on the Henan FC vs Shenzhen Peng FC betting tips, a home win looks a solid option.
Given the differing systems and styles of play, this should be an entertaining game and there are goals in both teams right now - Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.81 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.79. The final Henan FC vs Shenzhen Peng FC prediction is for a competitive and high-scoring match.
